Pillage Collection

BURNING OF WASHINGTON. British Admiral Sir George Cockburn (1772-1853) in the chair of the Speaker of the U. S
BURNING OF WASHINGTON. British Admiral Sir George Cockburn (1772-1853) in the chair of the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives during the burning of Washington D.C

Romans Pillage Athens
Athens is pillaged by Sullas invading Romans

Captain Henry Morgan sacks Puerto Principe, Cuba, 19th century (engraving)
7337530 Captain Henry Morgan sacks Puerto Principe, Cuba, 19th century (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: unknown Pirate)

Plunder from Tyre (litho)
8660859 Plunder from Tyre (litho) by Morrow, Edwin A. (1877-1952) ; Private Collection; (add.info.: Plunder from Tyre. During the Roman supremacy in Phoenicia)

French revolution, Mob looping a Castle, c.1792-1793 (medaillion)
8698455 French revolution, Mob looping a Castle, c.1792-1793 (medaillion); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; (add.info.: History. French Revolution. Mob looping a Castle)

Captain Henry Morgan carouses with wine and women, in true pirate fashion, mid 19th century (coloured engraving)
7339194 Captain Henry Morgan carouses with wine and women, in true pirate fashion, mid 19th century (coloured engraving) by Debelle

Raid by Vikings (litho)
8661333 Raid by Vikings (litho) by Randall, Maurice (1865-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Raid by Vikings. The Vikings were bands of Norse sea-kings and flourished in the eighth)

The return of the Indian raid, 1892 (oil on canvas)
8724262 The return of the Indian raid, 1892 (oil on canvas) by Della Valle, Angel (1852-1903); (add.info.: By Angel Della Vale Episode in Argentinian Indians revolt.).

British gentlemen on the Grand Tour opening an ancient classical tomb and pilfering vases, urns, and other treasures
FLO4974651 British gentlemen on the Grand Tour opening an ancient classical tomb and pilfering vases, urns, and other treasures. As desrcibed by Sir William Hamilton

Part of the Allies entering Paris, 1814 (coloured engraving)
8650439 Part of the Allies entering Paris, 1814 (coloured engraving) by Grego, Joseph (1843-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: Part of the Allies entering Paris, 1814)

German soldiers destroying a French chateau and stealing priceless art works during WWI (litho)
3252888 German soldiers destroying a French chateau and stealing priceless art works during WWI (litho); Private Collection; (add.info)

During the wars if there was a shortage of money to pay the Mercenaries and lansquenets (engraving)
5942739 During the wars if there was a shortage of money to pay the Mercenaries and lansquenets (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Japanese ravage the Coast of China (litho)
8661041 The Japanese ravage the Coast of China (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Japanese ravage the Coast of China)

William Rufus (colour litho)
8673455 William Rufus (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Rufus. Illustration for My very first little History Book)

An Early Hun Raid (litho)
8661064 An Early Hun Raid (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Early Hun Raid)

Discovery and Conquest of America, the capture of the Caribbean chief Caonabo on the island of San Domingo by
IND113059 Discovery and Conquest of America, the capture of the Caribbean chief Caonabo on the island of San Domingo by the Spanish

Sack of Rome (390 BC): Brennus putting his sword in the balance, 1866 (Engraving)
ELD4843734 Sack of Rome (390 BC): Brennus putting his sword in the balance, 1866 (Engraving); (add.info.: Sack of Rome (390 BC): In front of the resistance of the Romans

Le Meurtre et le pillage officiels; "Rassemblage" de metaux en gare d'Anizy (Aisne)... 1915
Le Meurtre et le pillage officiels; "Rassemblage" de metaux en gare d'Anizy (Aisne): document extrait du supplement du "Berliner Lokal Anzeiger" date du 3 october 1915, 1915

Nos Chateaux au Pillage; Quelques aspects du Chateau du Gue a Tresmes, pres de Congis, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'Nos Chateaux au Pillage; Quelques aspects du Chateau du Gue a Tresmes, pres de Congis, apres un court sejour des allemands, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I"

Nos Chateaux au Pillage; Quelques aspects du Chateau du Gue a Tresmes, pres de Congis, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'Nos Chateaux au Pillage; Quelques aspects du Chateau du Gue a Tresmes, pres de Congis, apres un court sejour des allemands, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I"

Nos Chateaux au Pillage; Quelques aspects du Chateau du Gue a Tresmes, pres de Congis, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'Nos Chateaux au Pillage; Quelques aspects du Chateau du Gue a Tresmes, pres de Congis, apres un court sejour des allemands, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I"

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Sacking scene. Illustration by Carlos Saenz de Tejada. Drawing

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Plundering a Farmhouse, from the series The Miseries of War, 1633 (oil on copper)
868252 Plundering a Farmhouse, from the series The Miseries of War, 1633 (oil on copper) by Callot, Jacques (1592-1635); 34x24 cm; Palazzo Corsini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome

Battle of Lake Trasimene (oil on canvas)
7308628 Battle of Lake Trasimene (oil on canvas) by Thiry, Leonard (fl.1530-50); (add.info.: by Leonard Thiry (fl.1530-50) Battle of Lake Trasimene, Italy

Seven Years'War, between 1756 and 1763, robbery in Gotha
7279661 Seven Years War, between 1756 and 1763, robbery in Gotha by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seven Years War, between 1756 and 1763, robbery in Gotha)

The inhabitants of Aix rescuing Marseille against the Aragonese: The fleet of Alfonso V of Aragon (1394-1458)
JEB4846092 The inhabitants of Aix rescuing Marseille against the Aragonese: The fleet of Alfonso V of Aragon (1394-1458) fires and sacked Marseille in 1423

After the Battle, Plundering the Wounded (engraving)
3634639 After the Battle, Plundering the Wounded (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: After the Battle, Plundering the Wounded)

Spanish troops looting a village in Flanders during the war of the Netherlands (oil on canvas)
354841 Spanish troops looting a village in Flanders during the war of the Netherlands (oil on canvas) by Vrancx, Sebastian (1573-1647); Private Collection; Index Fototeca

Sack of Aalst and Grammont by the inhabitants of Ghent in 1380, from a manuscript of Chroniques
IND364427 Sack of Aalst and Grammont by the inhabitants of Ghent in 1380, from a manuscript of Chroniques, by Jean de Froissart (c.1337-c.1405) (facsimile edition)

Banditry in Italy (colour litho)
2818456 Banditry in Italy (colour litho) by Lix, Frederic Theodore (1830-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Banditry in Italy. The pillage of a house in Sicily. Le brigandage en Italie)

Revolt in Algeria (colour litho)
2782199 Revolt in Algeria (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Revolt in Algeria. Pillaging of the village of Margueritte)

The Sack of the French, 1634 (oil on copper)
RAF227496 The Sack of the French, 1634 (oil on copper) by Heinrich, Vitus (fl. 1634-56); 25x41 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: armies of Charles de Bourbon; ); Photo © Rafael Valls Gallery

The Sacking of Troy or Catania, detail of the decorative scheme in the Gallery of Francis I (1494-1547)
XIR171370 The Sacking of Troy or Catania, detail of the decorative scheme in the Gallery of Francis I (1494-1547) 1535-40 (fresco and stucco) by Rosso Fiorentino

A Scene from the Russian-Turkish War in 1876-77, 1882 (oil on canvas)
BAL152023 A Scene from the Russian-Turkish War in 1876-77, 1882 (oil on canvas) by Kowalewsky, Pawel (1843-1903); 66x99.3 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia

The Fight Between the Lapiths and the Centaurs, (detail of Centaurs attacking the Lapiths) c. 1490 s, (oil on wood)
BAL99400 The Fight Between the Lapiths and the Centaurs, (detail of Centaurs attacking the Lapiths) c.1490 s, (oil on wood) by Cosimo, Piero di (c.1462-1521); National Gallery, London

Allegory of the overturning of the throne in France during the French Revolution (gouache)
XIR347327 Allegory of the overturning of the throne in France during the French Revolution (gouache) by Lesueur, P. A. (1770-1850) & Lesueur, J.B

Invasion of Roman territory by the Cimbri, late 2nd Century BC (engraving)
3647080 Invasion of Roman territory by the Cimbri, late 2nd Century BC (engraving) by Bendemann, Eduard (1811-89); Private Collection; (add.info.: Invasion of Roman territory by the Cimbri)

Night Pillaging Scene (oil on canvas)
899072 Night Pillaging Scene (oil on canvas) by Colonia, Adam (1634-85); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rennes, France; (add.info.: PEINTURE COLONIA Adam (1634 - 1685) MUSEE DES BEAUX-ARTS RENNES IMAGE

America bringing her wealth to Europe Europe Europe, a young woman with pale complexion
JLJ4594123 America bringing her wealth to Europe Europe Europe, a young woman with pale complexion, receives Indians from America bringing her exotic food

Destruction of the Abbey of Hirsau, Germany, by the French army under Ezechiel du Mas, Comte de Melac, Nine Years War
7148099 Destruction of the Abbey of Hirsau, Germany, by the French army under Ezechiel du Mas, Comte de Melac, Nine Years War, 1692 (engraving) by Closs

Expulsion of Heliodorus from the Temple. 1511-1512 (fresco)
7232621 Expulsion of Heliodorus from the Temple. 1511-1512 (fresco) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); Vatican Museums and Galleries

Expulsion of Heliodorus from the Temple, detail. 1511-1512 (fresco)
7232622 Expulsion of Heliodorus from the Temple, detail. 1511-1512 (fresco) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); Vatican Museums and Galleries

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"Pillage: A Dark Tale of Plunder and Destruction" Throughout history, the concept has left a trail of devastation in its wake. From ancient civilizations to modern conflicts, this ruthless act has been witnessed time and again, leaving societies shattered and lives forever changed. In the annals of history, one cannot forget the Romans' merciless pillaging of Athens. As they conquered new territories, they ransacked cities, seizing treasures and desecrating sacred temples. The Spanish Civil War also bore witness to scenes of sacking as opposing factions looted homes and businesses amidst chaos and bloodshed. Artistic masterpieces have captured these haunting moments for eternity. "Plundering a Farmhouse" portrays the horrors faced by innocent civilians during war, while "Heliodorus expelled from the temple" depicts an infamous incident where even holy places were not spared from plunder. The Battle of Lake Trasimene serves as a grim reminder that warfare often brings out humanity's darkest tendencies. Robbery in Gotha during the Seven Years' War further exemplifies how conflict breeds opportunistic thieves who exploit vulnerable communities for personal gain. "The Four Parts of the World" painting symbolizes Europe's insatiable hunger for wealth through colonization. Africa is depicted as enslaved while America presents its riches to Europe, showcasing how entire continents suffered under their quest for power. Even ancient times saw acts etched into memory. The invasion by Cimbri on Roman territory stands testament to barbaric raids that ravaged settlements centuries ago. Closer to our era, Michel Francois Dandre Bardon's artwork captures Marseille's rescue against Aragonese invaders in 1423 when Alfonso V sacked the city with fire and fury – another chapter in humanity's long-standing tradition of destruction. Revolutionaries attacking trains during Russia's tumultuous past demonstrate how political upheaval can lead to lawlessness and rampant robbery.